Update - the musicians / music (take note filmmakers)

So it has been a little bit of a challenge as I try to nail down the bands. Word on the street was that some were not playing much anymore, one group was dissolved for the summer, not to mention my own frantic days of juggling to much... but I digress.

I spoke with a key band member Avery Hook for "City of Animals" the other day and he confirmed their desire to make it happen... so a spark hath come.

Will be conferring with "Test Audiences" and push to rally "Sons of Guns".

PLAN B: (we're thinking a handful of movie trailers.)

Totally Blew it for Star Trek

So - if anyone showed up at the Ale House for the meeting on Friday - I totally blew it. Had to catch Star Trek at the drive-in and in my excitement I completely spaced my own meeting... lame - o.

Okay so here is what we are going to do... We have a core group of filmmakers and musicians already lined-up. If you want to join in on the organization side of things we sure could use the street team! Drop an email to chris@coldcoffeemedia.com.

Will post updates soon!

MANDO ORGANIZATION MEETING

We are cooking in terms of project pre-production for LGSFP. There will be a mandatory meeting for all PROJECT MANAGERS and SELECTED BANDS to discuss logistics and guidelines for the project. This meeting will be held Friday, June 6th at 9:00pm at Mt. Emily Ale House, in La Grande.. I trust most folks can make that.

Topics of Discussion:

1. Project Manager Responsibilities
2. Band Responsibilities
3. Calendar of Events / Deadlines
4. Participants and Organization


Come prepared to help fine-tune and shape the success of this years event.

See you there - any other interested parties may join in.

PS - one of our featured bands has a show Next Saturday. Check out the poster above or visit:
www.myspace.com/megabeard for more information.

Quiet on the set... and ... ACTION!

It took a little while to nail out some details but let me lay it on the line. This year's La Grande Summer Film Project will give you the chance to help produce a music video for one of 3 to 4 local bands. Production begins on Friday, August 7th with a kick off gathering at Mt. Emily Ale! Production will run 2 weeks and on Saturday August 22nd, the final projects will be screened at the Ale House throughout the day.

Additionally a core group has already began a complimentary project.


All participants will get together and you will be put into a film group. The specific criteria for each video will be given at that time! (We like to keep that part a surprise).

The participating bands will be announced soon so check back.

Make sure to sign up on the top right of this page to receive information via email for specific times and additional information for participants. Happy Filmmaking!

LGSFP 2009

We are excited to start developing this year's La Grande Summer Film Project as part of the "Crossing the Blues" La Grande Summer Festival this year... August 22nd and 23rd!

We will be conducting some preliminary meetings to layout some logistics but am starting to collect specific ideas, volunteers, resources and more to ensure that this year's event steps it up another notch.

Check back as this blog will be updated as details become more available.

Happy Filmmaking!

- Christopher

Phobophobia: Team Horror!

Phobophobia from Cold Coffee Media on Vimeo.

Lullaby: Team Musical

Lullaby from Cold Coffee Media on Vimeo.

The Handler: Team Action!

The Handler from Cold Coffee Media on Vimeo.

A Successful Event!

WOW! I have to say that I was overwhelmed with the response that we had Friday Night for the premiere of the La Grande Summer Film Project. Despite some initial technical difficulties including some broken sound cables by a renegade beer cart that about 150 people stuck it out and squeezed into a tent to see what we had all been working on for the past week. I am very pleased! I am sure that this event has generated enough interest and support (we collected close to $200 in a pass around popcorn bag) to merit a version 2 of the event next year. Thank you everybody for your hard work and participation.

I realize that I was so deliriously tired that I forgot to take photos of the event... so if anyone has any please send them my way.

I am currently getting all of the videos put onto youtube and will post them in this here blog - so that those who did not get a opportunity to see them can enjoy them from home.

Also - as an additional fundraiser I will be selling the "La Grande Summer Film Project" Volume I to raise money for next year's event. Information on purchasing will be available via this blog and at www.coldcoffeemedia.com. Feel free to shoot me an email and reserve your copie(s) today.

Again thank you all - and I think we have created a new and exciting community event that can last for years to come. Pat each other on the back - take a breath... and GET SOME SLEEP!

I should have my head examined...

...for filming a scene where I sing a song right next to a really loud fountain.